Gladys Knight has been famous her entire life. She won a national TV talent
show called the Ted Mack Amateur Hour at age 7. She , her brother and 2 cousins formed a singing group a year later.
They earned a good reputation very quickly.The family group began to get paid gigs in an around their hometown, Atlanta, Ga.
By the time Gladys was 18, the group scored a number one hit called “Every Beat Of My Heart”. That record brought Berry Gordy to their door and off they went on their journey.
Click below and see a Young Gladys Knight work her magic.